Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Job Title
Research Assistant Technician
Department
Singhal Research Lab Neurosurgery | Department of Surgery | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 13, 2025
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 17, 2026
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Research Assistant Technician coordinates and assists with a number of different clinical research projects in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery. This includes but is not limited to enrolling subjects in research studies, assisting in the set up and maintenance of study databases as well as creating and compiling documentation.
Organizational Status
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgery educates students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels, and pursues research to make innovative advancements in knowledge and practice to improve health. The Department consists of more than 600 physicians, surgeons, scientists and educators and over 70 administrative, research and technical staff in nine divisions distributed across British Columbia. Specialty training programs are offered in Cardiac Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. The Department is also home to the Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC).
The incumbent reports directly to Dr. Ashutosh Singhal, PI and the BC Children’s Hospital Research Director for Neurosciences. The Research Assistant Technician works with and may take functional direction from other Principal Investigators (PIs). This position interacts with other study coordinators in Neurology, as well as BC Children’s Hospital employees, healthcare workers, and UBC department of Surgery faculty and staff.
Work Performed
In general:
Identify and enroll eligible subjects,
Schedule visits, and tracking enrolled subjects for follow-up assessments,
Complete Case Report Forms (CRF’s), electronic data entry and database management,
Submit invoices and coordinate subcontracts,
Obtain, and maintain ethics approval for all studies,
Contribute to a respectful, inclusive working environment
Perform other responsibilities, as required.
For the multi-center studies which BCCH Pediatric Neurosurgery participates:
Pre-screen and identify potential patients for research studies,
Recruit, enroll and consent patients for research studies,
Organize study visits and follow up visits according to the protocol,
Call families of enrolled patients to arrange follow-up visits,
Complete Case Report Forms,
Maintain, complete and organize the study patient log, case report forms and other project related documents,
Ensure that the studies are performed according to ethical guidelines and GCP,
Maintain appropriate regulatory documentation,
Report Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events using the appropriate modes of communication and documentation,
Review data results with principal investigators.
For Investigator initiated studies in Pediatric Neurosurgery:
With the PI, develop case report forms specific to each study,
Develop study protocols for data collection and patient tracking,
Collaborate with the PI to develop, maintain, troubleshoot and review a project database, including collecting entering, analysis and review of data,
Identify incomplete data collection to the PI,
Maintain and organize the study patient log, case report forms and other project-related files,
Recruit, enroll and consent patients, arrange any study related visits,
Maintain up-to-date records of study numbers and follow-up exams,
Assist PI in transferring data to other study sites,
Organizing regular meetings of study team members,
Create, submit, and maintain ethics applications and report adverse events,
Draft, revise, and submit manuscripts to peer review journals,
Assist with study subcontract paperwork,
Assist PI with grant submissions.
Working Conditions
This position is based at the BC Children’s Hospital, Ambulatory Care Building in the research office, K3-168, in Pediatric Neurology.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Assistant is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner. Study data must be reliably and accurately recorded. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered too. Errors in judgment may result in insufficient progress of research projects, thereby adversely affecting funding for studies. Inappropriate handling of interactions and communications can create embarrassment for the Lab and Division in dealings with faculty, students, University, affiliated hospitals, patients, business affiliates, and the public. The incumbent needs to pay attention to details, be aware of pitfalls and willing to repeat tasks if necessary.
All activities involving participants are accountable to the Principal Investigator, and the Department.
Supervision Received
The incumbent reports directly to Dr. Ashutosh Singhal, PI and the BC Children’s Hospital Research Director for Neurosciences.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program undergraduate degree in a related field and at least three years’ related experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting clinical research and studies.
Interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Ability to contribute to a respectful, cooperative and supportive work environment.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
Effective organizational skills, particularly in the area of prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
Effective time management skills especially around meeting deadlines.
Ability to actively listen and probe for information to clarify complex requests.
Effective oral and written communications, with the ability to compose clear and grammatically correct correspondence and business documents.
Effective in analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience in and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally including additional hours in evenings and early mornings, as required.